Official: ÖSV introduces Scherer's successor

Jan Überall is the new Secretary General of Ski Austria.

The 38-year-old was unanimously elected to office at the Presidents' Conference and will succeed Christian Scherer on September 1, 2026. As Chairman of the Board of Directors, he will take over the operational management of the ÖSV.

Scherer is leaving the national ski association after six years and will take on a new role in the management of the HTI Group starting this autumn.

Years of Leadership Experience

Überall, from Kitzbühel, has many years of leadership experience in both national and international skiing.

After studying sports science at the University of Innsbruck, he began his career at the Kitzbühel Ski Club, where he has served as Secretary General since 2015.

Since 2024, as managing director of the Hahnenkamm Races, he has also been responsible for the organizational and economic development of one of the world's most prestigious winter sports events.

Through his functions in various FIS committees and his role as Vice President of Club 5 – the association of leading alpine World Cup organizers – he possesses a broad international network and in-depth knowledge of the structures and market mechanisms of skiing.

ÖSV President: "Strong Signal Internally and Externally"

ÖSV President Roswitha Stadlober says: "With Jan Überall, we have found a personality who is thoroughly familiar with Austrian and international skiing and also possesses leadership experience. I am particularly pleased that the decision was unanimous. This unity sends a strong signal internally and externally. Together, we want to consistently continue the successful, future-oriented path of Ski Austria."

Sports Director Mario Stecher looks forward to working with Überall: "He knows skiing, the structures of the clubs and our federation, and at the same time brings valuable experience from organizing major international events and cooperating with various partners. Together, we want to successfully develop the ÖSV both athletically and organizationally."

Überall: "It is a great honor"

Überall thanked for the trust placed in him, stressing that the unanimous result was very important to him. "It is a great honor and at the same time a great responsibility for me to serve as Secretary General of the ÖSV in the future, as it stands for great tradition and sporting excellence."

"I look forward to working with the President, the Sports Director, the Presidents' Conference, the regional associations, the entire ski family, and all employees within the ÖSV. Together, we want to continue what has proven successful, set new impulses, and sustainably develop Austrian skiing."